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Personal Income Tax and Property Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income … Our Office examined refunds processed by the Department of Taxation and Finance during the period January 1, 2018 … The objective of our examination was to determine whether tax refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using data analytics to identify high-risk … we examined 31,978 refunds totaling almost $516.5 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Selection of Corey Johnson as New York City Council Speaker
… for all New Yorkers. I look forward to working with Mayor de Blasio, the Speaker and all the new members of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-selection-corey-johnson-new-york-city-council-speakerXII.10 Special Considerations – XII. Expenditures
… This section will provide Business Units with guidance on special circumstances related to expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10-special-considerationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-670
… purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefits rate changes. Affected Employees CUNY employees with … insurance coverage through the City of New York Employee Benefits Program are affected. Effective Date(s) Effective … should be directed to the University Director of Employee Benefits at CUNY Central Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-670-city-new-york-health-insurance-rate-changesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-687
… purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefits rate changes. Affected Employees CUNY employees with … insurance coverage through the City of New York Employee Benefits Program are affected. Effective Dates Effective … may be directed to the University Director of Employee Benefits at CUNY Central Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-687-city-new-york-health-insurance-rate-changesExamination of Sealed Records
… of Sealed Records – S.9729 (Hoylman-Sigal) – Relates to the examination of certain sealed records by the New York … Relates to the examination of certain sealed records by the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/examination-sealed-recordsHubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and fuel inventories. Key Findings The Board did not: Annually audit the Treasurer’s books and records or request to review budget-to-actual reports and bank statements. Properly establish its capital reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107East Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… Key Findings The claims auditor did not properly identify and report all confirming purchase orders to the Board. The … District’s checks. Key Recommendations Properly identify and report to the Board all instances of confirming purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Sullivan West Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2019M-196)
… documentation was maintained to verify the calculations of certain retirees’ contributions. Key Recommendations … Ensure that documentation necessary to verify calculations of all retirees’ health insurance contributions is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/sullivan-west-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2019m-196OSC's Annual Financial Report (AFR)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has replaced the AUD with the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) application to collect annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-annual-financial-report-120623.pdfChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
Determine whether Chautauqua County (County) officials adopted realistic budgets, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/chautauqua-county-2023-111.pdfVoluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Instructions
Use the new reduced reach back period on all VCAs signed after January 1, 2017. Reduce the reach back on any General Ledger type property, to property first rep
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/vca-instructions.pdfJustice Court Fund Monthly Reporting
Please join presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller Justice Court Fund to learn about common reporting issues that prevent or delay processing of a justice’s monthly report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/justice-monthly-reporting-10-13-2021.pdfCornwall Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-83)
Determine whether Cornwall Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over the District’s user accounts and software updates to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/cornwall-2021-83.pdfRoyalton-Hartland Central School District – Information Technology Contingency Planning (2021M-4)
Determine whether the Royalton-Hartland Central School District (District) has an information technology (IT) contingency plan that is periodically evaluated, updated as necessary, and disseminated to appropriate District personnel.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/royalton-hartland-2021-4.pdfEcoNews Summer 2020
Even as we grapple with the serious public health and economic challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change continues to represent an urgent and growing threat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-summer-2020.pdfPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (2019-S-15)
To determine whether the Department of Health is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s15.pdfOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (2017-S-60)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected high-technology economic development programs and projects it oversees and whether these projects are achieving the intended employment goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s60-response.pdfDanby Fire District – Claims Audit (2020M-149)
Determine whether the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) of the Danby Fire District (District) adequately audited claims to ensure purchases had supporting documentation and were proper District expenditures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/danby-district-2020-149.pdf